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Definition of “vesuvian”

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vesuvian (vɪˈsuːvɪən )

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noun

(esp formerly) a match for lighting cigars; fusee
another name for vesuvianite

Word Origin

C18 (the mineral), C19 (the match): both named after Vesuvius

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